Abstract
Infections caused by the emerging pathogen Cryptococcus gattii are increasing in frequency in North America. During the past decade, interest in the pathogen has continued to grow, not only in North America but also in other areas of the world where infections have recently been documented. This review synthesizes existing data and raises issues that remain to be addressed.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to acknowledge the academic, governmental, and public health partners who have made contributions to the field of C. gattii genetics, epidemiology, and environmental study during the past decade, for their collaborative spirit and diligent efforts in gathering and sharing knowledge about a fascinating emerging pathogen.
Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.
This paper was first published online on Early Online on 21 September 2010.